Rotterdam to Ruhr: Distance, Travel Time, Fares & Route

How to Travel from

Rotterdam to Ruhr

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Netherlands Germany Rotterdam Ruhr

Cheapest

By car (194 km)

2 h 3 min

194 km.

from $10

Other

Rideshare

2 h 3 min

194 km.

from $7.38

Train

3 h 31 min

162 km.

from $66.78

Train, Plane

2 h 49 min

162 km.

from $291.11

Train via Arnhem

4 h 12 min

162 km.

from $63.41

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Duisburg

Ave. Duration:

2h 35m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$21.66–$30.58

Union Ivkoni

Phone:

07001 8282

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

union-ivkoni.com/

Bus from Rotterdam Conradstraat to Duisburg

Ave. Duration:

2h 45m

Frequency:

Once a week

Estimated price:

$10.83–$17.84

Airlines

KLM

Website:

klm.com

Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Düsseldorf

Ave. Duration:

46 min

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$216.60–$955.61

Train operators

NS

Phone:

+31 30 751 5155

Website:

ns.nl/

Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht

Ave. Duration:

37 min

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$12.10–$30.58

Train from Utrecht Centraal to Duisburg

Ave. Duration:

1h 35m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$22.93–$56.06

Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol

Ave. Duration:

26 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Estimated price:

$12.10–$29.31

Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Arnhem

Ave. Duration:

2h 5m

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Estimated price:

$24.21–$59.88

Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg

Ave. Duration:

1h 2m

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

$16.56–$42.05

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:

+49 30 311-682904

Website:

bahn.de/

Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg

Ave. Duration:

1h 2m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$36.95–$42.05

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:

+32 70 79 79 79

Website:

belgiantrain.be/en

Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol

Ave. Duration:

27 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$8.28–$12.10

VIAS Rail GmbH

Phone:

069 450099650

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

vias-online.de/

Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg

Ave. Duration:

1h 30m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$19.11–$28.03

What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Ruhr?

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Ruhr is to bus which costs $10.87 - $18.48 and takes 3h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Ruhr?

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Ruhr is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $40.22 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Ruhr?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Ruhr. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Duisburg Goetheplatz via DU- Hbf Westeingang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Ruhr?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Ruhr. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Duisburg Karlstr. via Utrecht Centraal and Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Ruhr?

The distance between Rotterdam and Ruhr is 208 km. The road distance is 198.4 km.

How do I travel from Rotterdam to Ruhr without a car?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Ruhr without a car is to bus via Duisburg central train station which takes 3h 15m and costs $20.65 - $29.35 .

How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Ruhr?

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Rotterdam to Ruhr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Ruhr bus from?

Rotterdam to Ruhr bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Ruhr train from?

Rotterdam to Ruhr train services, operated by NS, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Ruhr?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Ruhr is to bus via Duisburg central train station which takes 3h 15m and costs $20.65 - $29.35 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $29.35 - $76.09 and takes 3h 31m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Ruhr bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Ruhr bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Duisburg central train station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Ruhr train arrive?

Rotterdam to Ruhr train services, operated by NS, arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Ruhr?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Ruhr is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Rotterdam to Ruhr.

Where can I stay near Ruhr?

There are 1276+ hotels available in Ruhr. Prices start at $41.36 per night.

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Museum Folkwang

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ZOOM Erlebniswelt Gelsenkirchen

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Ruhr

Essen is the central and, after Dortmund, second-largest city of the Ruhr, the largest urban area in Germany. Its population of makes it the fourth-largest city of North Rhine-Westphalia after Cologne, Düsseldorf and Dortmund, as well as the ninth-largest city of Germany. Essen lies in the larger Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan region, second largest by GDP in the EU, and is part of the cultural area of Rhineland. Because of its central location in the Ruhr, Essen is often regarded as the Ruhr's "secret capital". Two rivers flow through the city: the Emscher in the north, and in the south the Ruhr River, which is dammed in Essen to form the Lake Baldeney and Lake Kettwig reservoirs. The central and northern boroughs of Essen historically belong to the Low German (Westphalian) language area, and the south of the city to the Low Franconian Bergish area.

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Five ways to Travel from Rotterdam to Ruhr

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Union Ivkoni

Airlines

KLM

Train operators

NS

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

VIAS Rail GmbH

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Ruhr?

What is the fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Ruhr?

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Ruhr?

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Ruhr?

How far is it from Rotterdam to Ruhr?

How do I travel from Rotterdam to Ruhr without a car?

How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Ruhr?

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Ruhr bus from?

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Ruhr train from?

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Ruhr?

Where does the Rotterdam to Ruhr bus arrive?

Where does the Rotterdam to Ruhr train arrive?

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Ruhr?

Where can I stay near Ruhr?